Volume 37, Issue 3
Estate plans sometimes crash because the wrong driver was at the wheel. This can happen if the trust creator uses inappropriate criteria to select successor or testamentary trustees.
Parties’ and their lawyers’ practical considerations in the common office lease work letter in which the landlord will contract for and construct the leasehold improvements for the tenant’s occupancy…
An estate planning and elder law attorney’s goal is to ensure their client’s medical and financial needs are accounted for until their death, including planning for retirement and long-term care.
This article addresses those aspects of a short-term lease or license agreement ("pop-up") that differentiate them from a standard lease. The pros and cons of the pop-up from the perspectives of the…
The new SECURE Act 2.0 builds upon the 2019 Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, known as the SECURE Act. There are many changes and new provisions in the SECURE Act 2.0.
This article delves further into the current legal landscape surrounding conservation easements and pitfalls to avoid when practicing in this area of the law along with some legislative proposals to…
The Young Lawyers Network was created as a means to connect, engage, and recruit young lawyers to the Section who did not find their way into the Section through its fellowship program.
Keeping Current—Property offers a look at selected recent cases, literature, and legislation. The editors of Probate & Property welcome suggestions and contributions from readers.
Keeping Current—Probate offers a look at selected recent cases, tax rulings and regulations, literature, and legislation. The editors of Probate & Property welcome suggestions and contributions from…
Technology—Property provides information on current technology and microcomputer software of interest in the real property area. The editors of Probate & Property welcome information and suggestions…
You are the attorney for a neighborhood association, and it has asked for your advice on an urgent problem. Unwanted land uses are planning to move into the neighborhood, including an adult-oriented…
RPTE Special Committee on Career Development & Wellness As part of RPTE's ongoing effort to deliver value to its members, the Section has launched the Special Committee on Career Development & Wellne…
Active is the preferred voice used when speaking and writing. For example: “My client (subject) avoided (verb) taxes.”